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GMJ

GMJ (he/him)

5.0

(36)

5 years on StartPlaying

119 games hosted

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Teacher

About me

I love all sorts of games, but my absolute favorite are games that hit hard and fast with action, drama, and horror! I especially like one-shots because they are so focused. I've been DM/GMing since 2000.

GM Style

My ideal game... - is dramatic and exciting. - has game mechanics working for the story rather than bogging it down. - has roleplaying interwoven with other elements of the game, not sectioned off. - has a mix of improv and pre-planned challenges.

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Game Master Reviews (36)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Inclusive

Creativity

Teacher

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Libertybelle

Played 41 sessions

Exactly what I was looking for. Low on mechanics, high on fun. Somehow GMJ runs a continuing adventure and one-shot at the same time. Easy to integrate, friendly to newcomers. GMJ has created a world that is both compelling and adaptable to nearly any character concept.

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Nerdette

Played 20 sessions

This was a great session! I really enjoyed game and the group. GMJ was really patient in explaining everything to the group and it was a very fun session. I am so glad I found this group and will definitely be playing regularly with this dm now. His improv and flexibility were amazing as well as his patience. 10/10

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CJ The Guide

Played 18 sessions

This was an absolutely incredible session. The GM was thoroughly engaging with a balanced mix of combat and story/lore. I could tell that there was much love and care poured into the creation of the world of Darkest Quest. I'm excited to see what else unfolds in the capable hands of this GM and the warm, open group of players in his community

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DM Leo

Played 16 sessions

This DM is awesome! He loves to work with players and is very flexible with storytelling! Actions carry real weight, and certain choices have consequence that actually affect the story! Great for someone who is new to tabletop games

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Amelia

Played 15 sessions

I like the way GMJ takes what the players have in mind and will evolve the story around key elements of the players back story. Again, the voices he does are great. In this session he actually created a lot of suspense with a very scary enemy. I like that not every challenge or boss has to be succeeded by combat. Roleplaying instead of being forced into deadly combat situation when you're low on health and power is really a blessing, but doing it in a way that doesn't cheapen the encounter is definitely a strong point to GMJ. He's great at allowing for satisfying narratively appropriate solutions to problems if that's what the players want to do.

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Gabriel

Played 10 sessions

Jesse was so good the first session we decided to come back for a second game, and that was no mistake. The game immediately felt like the characters had grown, individually but also closer. The world broadened, and grew more rich in detail and liveliness. Our place in it began to thicken and reveal our destiny. Also had some very exciting action scenes this time that were well played to great effect.

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